死鬼

sǐguǐ
noun #18,328

Meanings

  1. 1 devil (used jocularly or as a mild insult)
  2. 2 the deceased

Examples

Nǐ zhège sǐguǐ, yòu mílù le!
You rascal, you got lost again!
Sǐguǐ, nǐ zěnme cái huílái!
You devil, why are you only coming back now!

Tips

usage
When a wife calls her husband 死鬼, it is often affectionate teasing, not a real insult. Context and tone matter — it can range from playful nagging to genuine annoyance.
culture
Also used to refer to the deceased: 死鬼 means he has passed away.

Stroke Order

guǐ